Thad Jones, Mel Lewis and UMO


Thad Jones, Mel Lewis and UMO is a big band jazz recording by UMO with guest bandleaders / performers Thad Jones and Mel Lewis. It was recorded in Helsinki in 1977 and was nominated for a 1979 Grammy award in the "Best Jazz Instrumental Performance - Big Band" category.

Track listing

  1. "Groove Merchant" – 5:05
  2. "It Only Happens Every Time" – 5:48
  3. "Tip-Toe" – 6:37
  4. "The Great One" – 9:38
  5. "Kids Are Pretty People" – 6:02
  6. "Summary" – 5:54
  7. "Little Pixie" – 7:55
  8. "Only For Now" – 7:10

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